Jonathan Staples Email & Phone Number

Squamish, Bc, Ca

Squamish Bc

Design highlights:- Five generations of award winning and domestically manufactured carbon cranks including the NEXT SL and SIXC.- Race Face CINCH system- Full line of 10 speed shifting chainringsDuties:- Race Face product development including market research, concept/industrial design, detail design, BOM cost management, manufacturing methodology, tooling design and testing.- Developed Race Face’s domestic carbon fiber manufacturing facility as well as its processes and procedures- Submitted documentation for SR&ED claims for projects- Managed all patent related filing and defense preparation.

• Managed the Deere Hitachi quality department• Worked directly with North American and Asian suppliers to resolve manufacturing issuesand material non-conformances• Arranged and participated in field visits with customers to gain first-hand input aboutthe perceived quality of their machines• Helped develop and maintain quality processes that promoted continuous improvement• Created and conducted various quality process training modules• Led the DHSP quality improvement team to address field, warranty and line-side issues

• Carried out a wide range of new product design projects from concept through toproduction• Effectively incorporated ergonomics, ease of assembly/service, durability andcompliance with relevant ISO standards into product design criteria• Proactively identified and initiated cost saving ideas on current products• Attended trade shows to interact with dealers and potential customers

• Worked as a member of the Present Product Engineering Team• Completed numerous design projects focusing warranty issues and value improvement• Presented current projects at monthly engineering meetings

Bachelor Of Engineering Science, Mechanical Engineering

Besc (Mech), Mechanical Engineering